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AvaTrade vs Errante

AvaTrade is licensed by Central Bank of Ireland in the European Union, ASIC in Australia, JFSA in Japan, FSRA (ADGM) in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi Global Market), CMA (Kenya) in Kenya, FSCA in South Africa and CySEC in the European Union, and also has an offshore registration. Errante is licensed by CySEC in the European Union, and also has an offshore registration. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.

Minimum deposits start at $0 at AvaTrade and $50 at Errante. Only Errante offers negative balance protection. Both offer segregated client money.

Facts last checked: AvaTrade on 20 October 2026, Errante on 20 October 2026.

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Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.

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AvaTradeStrictly regulatedRead the profile
ErranteStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
AvaTradeEuropean Union
ErranteEuropean Union

Overview

Founded
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Headquarters
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Mahé, Seychelles (EU company in Cyprus)
Official websites
  • avatrade.com
  • errante.com
  • errante.eu
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
AVA Trade EU Limited
Notely Trading Ltd
Regulator
Central Bank of Ireland
European Union
CySEC
European Union
Regulation level
Strictly regulated
Strictly regulated
Licence number
C53877
Check the register
383/20
Check the register
Clients this company serves
Residents of EU and EEA countries
Residents of EU and EEA countries, through errante.eu
All licences held
  • Central Bank of Ireland (European Union)
  • ASIC (Australia)
  • JFSA (Japan)
  • FSRA (ADGM) (United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi Global Market))
  • CMA (Kenya) (Kenya)
  • FSCA (South Africa)
  • FSC (BVI) (British Virgin Islands)
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • FSA Seychelles (International)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
No
Yes
Compensation scheme
Depends on the company named in your client agreement
Investor Compensation Fund (Cyprus) for eligible clients of Notely Trading Ltd; none for clients of the Seychelles company

Costs

Your monthly cost
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Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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Spread from
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Typical EUR/USD spread
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Commission per lot (round turn)
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Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Swap-free account
Yes
Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 400:1 on forex (Ava Trade Markets Ltd, BVI); 1:30 on major pairs for EU and Australian retail clients
Up to 1:1000 (Seychelles company); 1:30 on major pairs for EU retail clients
Retail leverage by asset class
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Margin call level
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100%
Stop-out level
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20%

Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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Base currencies
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Execution
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Platforms and features

Platforms
  • WebTrader
  • AvaTrade app
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • AvaOptions
  • DupliTrade
  • AvaSocial
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • cTrader
  • TradingView
  • Errante client portal app
Markets
Currency pairs, stocks, crypto, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds and FX options as CFDs
50+ currency pairs, metals, energies and commodities, indices, shares and cryptocurrency CFDs
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Yes
Yes
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • Credit or debit card
  • Wire transfer
  • Skrill
  • Neteller
  • WebMoney
  • Bank wire (SWIFT and SEPA)
  • Debit and credit card
  • E-wallets
  • Cryptocurrency
Withdrawal fee
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Depends on the method. The terms also allow a fee of up to 5% if you withdraw without significant trading or within three months of funding without trading
Inactivity fee
$50 (or €50/£50) after 3 months without use, then every 3 months; plus a $100 (€100) annual administration fee after 12 months without use, unless prohibited by law
$15 one-off, then $5 a month, after 150 days with no activity (Seychelles terms)

Support

Customer support
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24/7 support by live chat and email (support@errante.com)

Our notes

Strengths
  • Licensed by strict regulators in Ireland, Australia and Japan, plus the ADGM's FSRA, Kenya's CMA and South Africa's FSCA
  • Spreads on EUR/USD from 0.9 pips with no separate commission on the global site
  • A wide range of platforms, including MetaTrader, AvaOptions and copy-trading tools
  • EU company Notely Trading Ltd is licensed by CySEC (licence 383/20, checked on the CySEC register)
  • Negative balance protection is written into the Seychelles terms, so losses are capped at your account balance
  • Client money held separately from company funds, plus a civil liability insurance policy of up to €1,000,000
  • Choice of MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView
Watch out for
  • Clients of the global site join Ava Trade Markets Ltd, which holds only an offshore licence from the BVI FSC, and South African clients also trade with that company
  • Inactivity fee of $50 after just 3 months without use, plus a $100 annual administration fee after 12 months
  • No minimum deposit is published as a fixed figure; AvaTrade says it depends on your base currency and payment method
  • We did not find negative balance protection stated for the BVI company; EU and Australian retail rules require it for those companies
  • Clients outside the EU join the Seychelles company, which holds only an offshore licence and offers leverage up to 1:1000
  • Minimum deposits and spreads for the Premium, VIP and Tailor Made accounts are not shown on the public account page
  • Dormant accounts pay $15 and then $5 a month, and a fee of up to 5% can apply to withdrawals made without trading

Risk warnings

The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:

  • AvaTrade: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
  • Errante: Our products are traded on margin and carry a high level of risk and it is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved.

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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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